Landscape Architect (232112)

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Obtaining advice from clients and management to determine type, style and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings
• Providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
• Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
• Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
• Consulting with Professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction
• Compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, and for preparing environmental impact statements
• Preparing reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
• Inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards